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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,114.42, 4,297.95 and 1,717.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,114.42, 4,297.95 and 1,717.17 is: 2,369.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,114.42 : 4,297.95 = 1,717.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,114.42/4,297.95 = 1,717.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,114.42x = 4,297.95 × 1,717.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,114.42x = 7,380,310.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,380,310.80/3,114.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,369.72

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